The State Fair of Texas is finally here . . . and we were all so excited! Of course we headed there right at opening on the first day. No lines and no germs - who can beat that?!?! We stopped for a few necessities right away. Daddy needed a Fletcher's corn dog (which I'm told is actually a "corny-dog" but whatever!), and Lincoln and Beau needed a pretzel. The got the first official pretzel of the fair!!! It was yummy and warm and buttery, and we loved it. I tried one of the "bits" this year that was a Picnic on a Stick. It wasn't actually as advertised, but it was yummy. Chicken, tater tots, cheese and pickles on a stick then dipped in batter and fried . . . yep, that was super healthy! After our snacks, Linc demanded that we head for the rides. Our yearly measure showed that Linc is up to 38 inches. He could ride so many rides by himself, and he was definitely excited to get going.
Linc's first ride choice was his favorite from last year. He marched right up to the motorcycle and climbed on like a pro! He gave us a few cool waves as he passed by.
Beau was pretty happy to take in the action from the stroller. He was really checking out the midway games and the rides whirling by. Such a sweetie!
After a few more solo rides, Lincoln recruited Daddy to ride a roller coaster with him. They were all smiles before it started . . .
. . . but Daddy wasn't all smiles after it was over. He said he got thrown around in all of the violent spinning, but Linc had plenty of delightful squeals. Lincoln had so much fun on the roller coaster, he insisted that I take a turn with him. It was a blast! He really loved the parts when we were whirling around, and I loved to hold him tight and squeal right along! (Note: Like Daddy said, it wasn't the smoothest roller coaster ever.) Fun, no less!
Beau decided to join in the action, and we all climbed in a hot air balloon ride. He actually enjoyed it. We all squealed as we spun in circles and swooped up and down. So proud of Beau!
Look at these two twins . . . Daddy and Linc waited in line for more tickets, and they are just the same. Tall and skinny!
While Daddy and Lincoln hit up the fun house, Beau chilled with Samantha and Eric. We were so happy they could meet us at the Fair this morning. Baby Jackson is so soon! We can't wait to meet him, and Lincoln and Beau will have a new buddy to love. They definitely needed one last Fair without a baby, and Beau was happy to have them for entertainment. (Or at least to have people to pick up the cups that he had so much fun throwing from the stroller!)
It was a beautiful day for Opening Day. We were a little warm, but the rain held off. A few clouds and a little breeze made it a perfect morning to ride lots of fun rides, eat totally fattening foods and stroll around for a few hours. One day we will actually get to the giant Ferris wheel . . . well some of us will get to the giant Ferris wheel. Daddy says no way!
We didn't hear anything from Big Tex as we entered the Fair, so we had to check him out before we left. Luckily he was ready to announce, "Welcome to the State Fair of Texas!" Linc loves to mimic his super-deep voice. He's been saying all day!
Hooray for the best day at the State Fair of Texas. We had a blast and can't wait to do it again!
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